On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

paid no mind to her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him

Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re

flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued

to convey

book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious narration

leaned to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s

the bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony

tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by

with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were

finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as

lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had

lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating

gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself

was Jessamyn’s doing that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at

as an opportunity to spread

original words were extremely insulting and

of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between

incurred losses worth

your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old

was utterly confused upon

offended Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even know

with anger, feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t

cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he

I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have offended

calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where

“Okay.”

a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for the blind date with Charles at

he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping

out to some newspapers and reporters to

exchanged puzzled looks, trying to

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